Prior looking forward to seeing 'full version of Shohei' in 2026 https://www.mlb.com/news/mark-prior-excited-to-see-full-version-of-shohei-ohtani-in-2026 Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is excited to see what he’s calling a “full version” of Shohei Ohtani in 2026. “Last year, it was obviously a very unique year,” Prior said during Friday’s edition of Dodgers Territory. “He was coming off Tommy John, and then he had the shoulder injury #MLB

Rays acquire Mesa Jr. from Marlins to join outfield competition https://www.mlb.com/news/victor-mesa-jr-traded-to-rays-from-marlins The Rays’ overhauled outfield mix added another new player on Friday afternoon. Tampa Bay acquired Victor Mesa Jr. in a trade with Miami that sent infielder Angel Brachi to the Marlins. The Rays also designated infielder Brett Wisely for assignment to make room for Mesa on their 40-man roster. #MLB

Veteran Barlow joins Athletics' late-inning bullpen mix (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/scott-barlow-contract-with-athletics Ahead of the report date for pitchers and catchers at Spring Training next week, the Athletics added another veteran to their bullpen mix by signing right-hander Scott Barlow to a one-year deal, a source told MLB.com on Friday. The club has not confirmed the deal. Barlow, 33, posted a 4.21 #MLB

Top Draft prospects highlight Golden Spikes Preseason Watch List https://www.mlb.com/news/golden-spikes-award-preseason-watch-list-2026 Stephen Strasburg won it. So did Kris Bryant and Adley Rutschman. More recently, guys like Dylan Crews and Charlie Condon took home the Golden Spikes Award before becoming top-of-the-first-round Draft picks. Last year’s winner, Wehiwa Aloy, went No. 31 overall in the Draft to the Orioles and is now a #MLB

Former MLB skippers Tingler, Washington add experience to Vitello's first coaching staff https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-2026-coaching-staff-includes-jayce-tingler-ron-washington New Giants manager Tony Vitello’s path to pro ball was unlike anyone else’s. When he was tapped to replace Bob Melvin in October, Vitello became the first college coach to jump directly to managing in the big leagues without any coaching experience at the professional level. #MLB

MLB opens doors to future baseball leaders on National Girls & Women In Sports Day https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-hosts-future-leaders-on-national-girls-women-in-sports-day NEW YORK -- Every year, National Girls and Women In Sports Day recognizes trailblazing women in the sports world. But a crucial part of this annual celebration is to show young girls and women that they can become the next wave of trailblazers, and to help them along in that #MLB

Dodgers DFA left-hander Banda after re-claiming C Rortvedt https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-designate-anthony-banda-claim-ben-rortvedt The Dodgers designated left-hander Anthony Banda for assignment as a corresponding move on Friday after they claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers. #MLB

After Teasley's passing, Greason is last living player from Negro League era https://www.mlb.com/news/bill-greason-last-living-player-from-the-negro-league-era Bill Greason’s life is one of a kind. He grew up across the street from Martin Luther King Jr. in 1930s Atlanta. Greason served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and witnessed the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in 1945. He made it as #MLB

Could Domínguez start season in Triple-A? 'We have a long time to go' https://www.mlb.com/news/jasson-dominguez-role-for-yankees-entering-2026 TAMPA, Fla. -- At-bats grew scarce for Jasson Domínguez after the All-Star break last year, prompting an internal Yankees debate: Would his development be better served by a return to the Minor Leagues? General manager Brian Cashman has acknowledged that he considered optioning Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during the second #MLB